ASO Opening Weekend with Emanuel Ax

• Emanuel Ax, piano
• Peter Oundjian, guest conductor

Join the 27-time Grammy® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for a new season of artistry. An ensemble of breathtaking range, the Orchestra opens the new series with guest conductor Peter Oundjian and piano legend Emanuel Ax for a classic concerto by Mozart paired with the riveting To Awaken the Sleeper  by Joel Thompson featuring words by Harlem Renaissance luminary James Baldwin. The program concludes with Rachmaninov's blazing orchestral romp, Symphonic Dances. 

Please review the Woodruff Arts Center's current COVID-19 protocols before attending this event: https://www.woodruffcenter.org/covid-19/

About Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO)

The ASO consistently affirms its position as one of America’s leading orchestras, educating and engaging through great musical performances featuring outstanding artists.

The Orchestra is known for the excellence of its live performances, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of GRAMMY® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region.

About Emanuel Ax, piano

http://emanuelax.com/

About Peter Oundjian, guest conductor

https://peteroundjian.com/